Yellowthread Street (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1990, Yellowthread Street is a mystery, crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Yellowthread Street is a 1990 ITV police procedural developed by Ranald Graham. Adapted from the novels by William Leonard Marshall, the thirteen episode series revolves around the Triad-busting cases of a group of Royal Hong Kong Police Force detectives, based in the colony’s Yellowthread precinct. Despite being a critical and ratings hit, Yellowthread Street never caught on, perhaps the result of the exotic setting and expensive production (it was shot on 35mm). It also seemed caught between two eras: conceived in the 1980s and produced at the turn of that decade, its philosophy and look seemed a little dated compared to other modern shows of the genre (i.e. The Bill).
Who’s in it. Yellowthread Street stars Ray Lonnen as Chief Insp. Alex Vale, Doreen Chan as Det. Jackie Wu, Bruce Payne as Det. Nick Eden and Robert Taylor as Det. Peter Marenta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Yellowthread Street has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellowthread Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellowthread Street tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellowthread Street (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellowthread Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellowthread Street worth watching?
- Yellowthread Street holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yellowthread Street?
- Yellowthread Street stars Ray Lonnen, Doreen Chan, Bruce Payne, Robert Taylor and Tzi Ma.
- When was Yellowthread Street released?
- Yellowthread Street was released in 1990.